The Art Of Long-Term Travel: An Hour With Rolf Potts

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Rolf Potts recently gave a talk at the Google Offices in New York, explaining the finer details of long-term travel. It’s an action-packed hour of information any serious (or potential) vagabonder should know.

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Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. He is currently editing the One Week Job documentary. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.

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  • Kirsty replied on September 5, 2007

    I caught watched that video last week and wanted to pack my bags and go travelling right there and then. He’s got a great way of putting things and I agree with prett ymuch everything the guy says. I’m still not sure how I haven’t read his book yet!

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    • Ian MacKenzie replied to Kirsty on September 6, 2007

      glad you enjoyed the talk! oddly enough, i haven’t read his book yet either. but i do have it stashed in my bag so it will happen shortly.

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  • Cheap Travel Tips replied on December 17, 2007

    Nice video :D
    Thanks for sharing.

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